Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the AKX00051 programmable logic controller (PLC) starter kit from Arduino. The AKX00051 PLC starter kit bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills for industrial automation. Designed for vocational schools and technical institutes, the starter kit offers users hands-on experience applicable to conveyor belt (…)
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Software
SOFTING INDUSTRIAL INTRODUCED EDGEGATE - A HARDWARE GATEWAY FOR INDUSTRIAL EDGE AND CLOUD APPLICATIONS
Softing Industrial presented its new edgeGate a maintenance-free hardware solution for transferring production data from PLC and CNC controllers to edge and cloud-based environments. edgeGate simplifies access to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Computerized Numerical Controllers (CNC). It enables seamless and secure data integration into advanced management systems such as Enterprise-Resource-Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Supervisory Control and Data (…)
Laser micro-machining
Emerson´s New Laser Welder Automates Assembly of Small Plastic Parts with Complex Geometries
Branson GLX-1 platform offers automation-friendly solution for clean, vibration-free welding that supports closed-loop product recycling. Emerson has announced its new Branson™ GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral automation controller simplifies installation (…)
Robotics
COMAU INTRODUCES MI.RA/ONEPICKER: A NEW AND FULLY AUTOMATED INTELLIGENT PIECE PICKING SOLUTION
AI-backed and collaborative solution reduces upstream process times, saving time, energy and resources for warehouse, e-commerce. Comau unveils the newest solution in its Machine Inspection Recognition Archetypes (MI.RA) family of hardware-agnostic, intelligent vision systems, MI.RA/OnePicker. Making its worldwide debut at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show, Comau’s new perception-based piece picking solution is the easy and smart way to eliminate unsustainable sorting (…)
Tooling
INTRODUCING: THE CUSTOM T-SLOT HEAD AUTOMATIC DRAWING SYSTEM FOR TUNGMEISTER SERIES!
This groundbreaking platform dramatically shortens the design process for custom T-slot heads, offering a more flexible and efficient drawing process. Tungaloy has developed this new platform with our customers in mind, ensuring it’s user-friendly for quick and easy support whenever they need it. That’s Tungaloy’s commitment to our customers Benefits for TungMeitser T-slot: Enhanced Efficiency: T-slot machining offers higher productivity compared to slot machining with end mills, (…)
Trade show
DeburringEXPO to be incorporated into new trade fair, PARTS FINISHING, taking place at a later date
Never before has the industry changed as rapidly as it is doing today. This fact also affects the requirements made on trade fairs. DeburringEXPO will therefore no longer take place as an independent event, but will be incorporated into the new trade fair called PARTS FINISHING, taking place for the first time next year on 12 and 13 November 2025. The new two-day event will combine the subjects of deburring technologies, component cleaning and surface finishing and will be held at the (…)
Tooling
Ground-breaking Seco Tool Comparison web portal puts power in hands of customers
New ground-breaking functionality added to the Seco website allows customers to instantly compare inserts, enabling them to quickly discover and order Seco replacements that are equal to or better than their existing tools. The web site functionality - one of the first such tool comparison services in the industry - is an easily accessible digital service that is now available to Seco customers around the world. It allows users to identify their needs and compare with competitor offerings (…)
Companies
GF Machining Solutions inaugurates new Center of Competence in Singapore
The new facility in South East Asia spans 6,200 sqft and shows a series of GF Machining Solutions capacities. «The new Center of Competence is of strategic importance as Singapore serves as a technological benchmark for some of the developing S.E.A. countries», says Scott Fosdick, Vice President and Head of Global Sales at GF Machining Solutions, at the ceremony. The ceremony was attended by 120 customers and partners along with the GF Machining Solutions management team of South East (…)
Automation
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION AND MICROSOFT ANNOUNCE SIGNIFICANT TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONS
With Rockwell’s FactoryTalk edge and cloud solutions, manufacturers bring together artificial intelligence, IoT, and automation solutions to allow people, processes, and technology to operate seamlessly between physical and digital environments. With Microsoft Azure’s adaptive cloud approach, manufacturers can unify and streamline siloed teams, sites and systems while scaling applications and insights. Together, Rockwell and Microsoft will provide cutting-edge industrial transformation (…)
Trade show
The who’s who of grinding technology in one place: Concentrated production knowledge in the Grinding Solution Park Science
Five production technology research institutes will be showcasing their current grinding technology projects at GrindingHub, which takes place in Stuttgart from May 14 to 17. They can be found at the Grinding Solution Park Science in Hall 10, Stand 10D20 and represent the who’s who of grinding technology research in Germany. The IFW (Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools) at Leibniz University Hanover, inspire AG, Zürich, the ISF (Institute of Machining Technology) at TU (…)